Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Category: MUSIC
I was listening to a song* by my favorite prog-rock band, "Yes". The founding lead-vocalist and lyricist, Jon Anderson, is a super-talented man in my opinion, but in his attempt to address the reason for our existence, his view of life and eternity, which has been based on a New-Age style of thought, fell short … Continue reading WHY ARE WE HERE?
I'll confess I'm not an authority on churchy affairs, but perhaps that's a good thing. Perhaps it's time political correctness within the church faced a little more opposition from those who aren't under its power... I've no doubt that many or most church ministers are working hard and doing their best for their congregations and … Continue reading THE UNPREPARED PILGRIMS
Did you ever try to return to a place you once loved, thinking it would still be as you left it? It's not always a good idea. The Bible warns against looking back when we should be pressing on ahead for the prize. The temptation comes to all of us at some time, and on such an … Continue reading CAN’T GO BACK
I once wrote a post titled "What should Church Music Sound Like?" The natural sequel to such a discussion, to my mind, has to be concerned with what worship should look like... This may seem like an odd question to some, but it's pretty straightforward really. When we all sit or stand in our churches those of … Continue reading WHAT SHOULD CHURCH MUSIC LOOK LIKE?
As millions of you readers out there (yes I am joking) may have already noticed, music features highly in my list of favorite things, and yes, I am rather obsessed... Â This may be the most self-indulgent selection for my "ten greatest" yet. For that I apologize (I think). But the subject matter is undeniable: … Continue reading MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 4: LISTENING TO MUSIC
